African company based in Zambia opens a new plant in Dubai to make electrical cable
Neelkanth Expands Cable Manufacturing into the UAE The Neelkanth Cable Dubai plant inauguration marks a major step in the company’s journey of international expansion. Neelkanth Cable Manufacturing LLC officially opened a new 500,000-square-foot facility in Dubai Industrial City that will produce low-voltage, medium-voltage, conductor, and instrumentation cables. The plant represents a landmark in Neelkanth’s evolution “beyond Africa,” according to the company’s announcement. Learn more […]
Belden opens new Fiber Technology Center
Belden Strengthens Its Fiber Capabilities The Belden Fiber Technology Center expansion represents a major step in the company’s mission to lead global fiber manufacturing. Belden, a leader in network infrastructure and digitization, has opened a 300,000-square-foot Fiber Technology Center (FTC) in Tucson, Arizona. Learn more about Belden’s vision at https://www.belden.com. Creating a Hub for Innovation and Production The new FTC serves as […]
New Numesh plant in Ontario, Canada, to produce welded steel wire/wire mesh
Numesh held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 14 to celebrate its new plant in Cainsville, County of Brant, Ontario. The event marked a major step in the company’s expansion across Canada. Numesh invested $40 million to upgrade the existing facility with advanced equipment and modern technology. The new plant allows the company to […]
Prysmian and Aurubis enter long-term agreement for supply of copper wire rod
Prysmian Secures Long-Term Copper Supply Agreement with Aurubis Prysmian announced a new long-term contract with Aurubis for copper wire rod. The agreement strengthens Prysmian’s cable supply chain and supports its growth in Europe. Aurubis to Increase Copper Wire Rod Supply Under the deal, Aurubis will supply a significant and growing yearly volume of copper wire […]
Liberty Steel ceases wire rod production due to market forces, lays off employees
Liberty Steel Temporarily Halts Wire Rod Production in Georgetown Liberty Steel announced on April 19 that it will temporarily stop wire rod production at its Georgetown, South Carolina mill. As a result, the company now faces a difficult adjustment period driven by market pressure and rising competition from imports. Market Pressures and Imported Steel First, […]